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What are some common abbreviations and what do they mean?

AWB - Assault Weapons Ban

BUG - Backup Gun

C&R - Curio and Relic

CC - Concealed Carry 

CCW - Carry Concealed Weapon (permit)

CHP - Concealed Handgun Permit 

CMP - Civilian Marksmanship Program

CWP - Concealed Weapons Permit 

DA - Double Action [Firing Mechanism]

DAO - Double Action Only [Firing Mechanism]

GOA – Gun Owners of America

FFL - Federal Firearms License

FMJ - Full Metal Jacket [Ammo]

FTE - Failed To Eject [Semi-auto]

FTF - Fail To Feed [Semi-auto]

HP - Hollow Point [Ammo]

IWB - Inside Waist Band [Holster]

JHP - Jacketed Hollow Point [Ammo]

LEO - Law Enforcement Officer

LTCF – License to Carry Firearms

MSI – Maryland Shall Issue

NRA - National Rifle Association

OWB - Outside Waist Band [Holster]

OC - Open Carry 

OCDO - Open Carry Dot Org

RKBA- Right to Keep and Bear Arms

SAF – Second Amendment Foundation

SCOTUS - Supreme Court Of The United States

SA - Single Action [Firing Mechanism]

SA/DA - Single Action/Double Action [Firing Mechanism]

VCDL - Virginia Citizens' Defense League

Is it true only Republicans care about gun rights?

False. Second Amendment supporters come from all political parties and all socio-economic backgrounds. This is evident in the wide range of states that advocate Shall Issue. Consider that Vermont, perhaps the most liberal state in the union, has never required a permit for LEGAL firearm owners to carry their firearms in public. 

Isn't the 2nd Amendment a collective right?

The 2nd Amendment was never intended to be a collective right. This idea was created by gun control advocates to get around the fact it is a constitutional right. Consider the 2nd Amendment comes in a collection of 9 individual rights. Each Amendment 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 contain protected individual rights. Why would the founders randomly place a collective amendment in that pattern? 

More importantly, why would any nation need a "collective" right to ensure it's army has weapons? Is that not the definition of army? Armed Forces?

Fortunately the Supreme Court in 2008 ended the "collective" argument; in Heller vs. DC, they ruled the 2nd Amendment to be a protected individual right.

 

What are some important firearm safety rules?

Shooting firearms can be a very enjoyable hobby, but only when following the four cardinal rules of firearms safety. These safety rules apply at all times and are non-negotiable:

1. All guns are always loaded.

2. Never point a firearm at anything you don't intend to destroy.

3. Keep your finger off of the trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to shoot.

4. Always know your target and what is beyond it before pulling the trigger.

 

Learn more about these rules here: http://thefiringline.com/Misc/safetyrules.html

 

My friend has a prior conviction that will prevent him from passing a background check, is it OK for me to buy a firearm for him?

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

What you have described is a STRAW SALE.

This is a FELONY and you will go to jail. 

Straw sales put guns in the hands of criminals. They will in return commit crimes that will fuel politicians to pass gun control laws. We must all do our part to prevent criminals from obtaining guns. 

MSI is proud to support Don't Lie For the Other Guy: a national program to prevent straw sales.